 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 | Katie - curse on, we have all been there. We've all been there and done our share.
Yeah I know about the effects of pain meds on the stomach. There are only some that I can tolerate and I'm sorry they all do a number on you. Have you tried Dilaudid? Just a suggestion. But of course the Fentanyl patch might be an answer as you just wear it on the skin. I have no idea how it might affect the stomach though, could be worthwhile to ask your doc.
I too found that nothing helped the sores in my throat. This is something we just have to tough out. But it will get better.
Finally: Yes, this is pretty terrible. But you'll get through it. Keep posting!
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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